Rangemaster Structure-Borne Vibration Transmission

Garbage disposal causes a low-frequency humming noise through the worktop and cabinets even when operating normally.

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Possible Causes

Rigid contact between disposal body and cabinet, missing rubber isolation mounts, over-tightened mounting ring, disposal touching waste pipes or back panel

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Turn off power before adjusting the installation.

  • Check clearances: Ensure the Rangemaster disposal is not touching the cabinet walls, back panel, or rigid pipework. Adjust pipe runs or reposition the unit slightly if needed.
  • Inspect isolation mounts: Confirm that all rubber gaskets and isolation rings supplied with the mounting kit are installed and not compressed flat.
  • Loosen and re-seat: Slightly loosen the mounting ring, reposition the unit to centre it, then retighten evenly to avoid hard contact points.
  • Add damping: If necessary, add rubber pads between mounting brackets and cabinet surfaces to reduce transmitted vibration.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Rubber mounting gasket / isolation mounts
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